A SCHOOL in Redditch has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Best Breakfast Club in the West Midlands as part of Kellogg’s annualaAwards.
If it wins, St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School will receive a £1,000 cash prize, plus an invitation to the House of Commons where the celebratory event is held.
The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards champion the people and activities that make Breakfast Clubs so impactful.
This year the business is celebrating 25 years since launching its Breakfast Club Programme in 1998.
To mark the occasion, there will be an additional award to recognise a Breakfast Club Hero – someone who goes above and beyond to make their breakfast club happen.
Around 34 children attend St Stephen’s First Breakfast Club every morning before school.
The club has made a big difference to local families as it helps struggling parents get their children into school, using the club as an incentive to get their children up and ready in plenty of time.
Sarah Barrett, from St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School, said: “We are really excited and incredibly proud to be shortlisted in this year’s Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards.
“Writing our entry gave us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the fantastic children who attend every morning, not to mention the hard-working staff.
“If we’re lucky enough to win the award for Best Breakfast Club in the West Midlands we’ll spend the prize money on expanding our breakfast offering by providing a greater range of cereals and juice as parents often donate items to us.”
Heather Murphy, Kellogg’s corporate social responsibility manager for the UK, said: “So many clubs across the UK deserve recognition and after receiving 400 applications, it’s been tough to pick our finalists from so many inspiring stories.
“Breakfast clubs like St Stephen’s First Breakfast Club play a vital role in society.
“Thanks to the staff’s dedication, these clubs support working parents, feed hungry children and offer opportunities to increase informal learning with activities and socialisation.”
